Germany defeated Spain 1-0 in the bronze medal match thanks to Guilia Gwinn’s penalty goal.

Germany emerged victorious in a thrilling battle against world champions Spain, securing a 1-0 win to claim the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. The match was dominated by two penalty kicks that ultimately defined the outcome.

The intensity of the game reached its peak in the second half when Giulla Gwinn bravely challenged for a long ball over the top. She was met with a bone-crushing collision from the Spanish goalkeeper Cata Coll, who opted not to use her hands outside the penalty area. Unfortunately for Coll, she failed to make any contact with the ball, resulting in a penalty for Germany.

Gwinn fearlessly stepped up to take the penalty she had earned, successfully converting it and seemingly securing victory for her team. As the game approached added time, Germany withstood mounting pressure from the Spanish side.

However, the match took a dramatic turn when a foul inside the box presented Spain with a golden opportunity to equalize through a penalty kick. With just seconds remaining of the seven added minutes, Lucia Garcia was brought down inside the area. The Spanish captain, Alexia Putellas, stepped up to take the penalty, but her hopes were shattered by an outstanding save from Germany’s goalkeeper, Ann-Katrin Berger.

Berger’s heroic save was met with jubilation from her teammates as the final whistle blew, sealing Germany’s triumph and securing the bronze medal. The match was a testament to the resilience and determination displayed by both teams.

Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling encounter.